Tipping My Fedora

26. Film Noir scepticism (part 1), with Sheldon Hall

Tipping My Fedora

Show Notes

The first of a two-part episode in which Sheldon Hall tries to convince Sergio that all his definitions of Film Noir are much too broad! Will their friendship of over 30 years survive?

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